Fools Rush In

PROFILE

Composer

Rube Bloom

Lyricist

Johnny Mercer

Year Written

1940

ABOUT Fools Rush In

“Fools Rush In” by Mercer and Bloom was not written for a film or musical, but as a popular song. And popular it has always been, from early recordings by the great big bands, including those led by Bob Crosby, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. It has also been widely recorded by singers including Etta James, Dean Martin, Johnny Hartman and even Elvis Presley.

Lyrics

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you my love my heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there’s a chance for me then I don’t care

Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love so how are they to know
When we met I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in

When we met I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in